Skilled Nursing Facility Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey

Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO

Friday, July 27th, 2018

Carlyle Place, Navicent Health is pleased to announce the recent deficiency- free survey its Harrington House skilled nursing center.  The Georgia Department of Community Health conducted its annual survey April 30 - May 3, 2018.
 
DCH inspects nursing homes every nine to 15 months to assess compliance with federal and state standards of care, such as adequacy of staffing, quality of care and safety measures. Surveys are unannounced and conducted by a team of healthcare professionals. A vast array of potential quality issues is covered, including a detailed review of records and interviews with residents and loved ones. A deficiency-free survey reflects substantial compliance with a multitude of regulations enacted by the government to ensure the highest level of resident well-being.
 
“This achievement not only reflects the excellence of care provided at Carlyle Place, but is a reflection of the excellent teamwork that takes place within our facility. This achievement is shared by dining, housekeeping, maintenance, and nursing. Ongoing communication between departments is one of our keys to success. Because everyone is always looking out for the well-being of our residents, their stay is of the highest quality possible,” said Dawn Dunbar, Director of Health Center Services for Carlyle Place, Navicent Health.
 
“The staff at Carlyle Place goes beyond the call of duty, not only in quality of care but for quality of life.  We are all proud of this achievement,” said Tom Rockenbach, Chief Administrative Officer for Carlyle Place, Navicent Health.